Dogtooth

Low hazard, but not zero. Isolated pockets of wind-affected snow sit over a weak layer.

Watch for isolated pockets of dense, stiff, wind-affected snow in steep, lee terrain features.

High

• We are confident due to a stable weather pattern.

On Sunday, cornice releases continue to be reported, both natural and human triggered.

If you are heading into the backcountry, please share your observations with the Mountain Information Network.

Pockets of wind affected snow overlie a variety of surfaces: soft snow on shaded slopes and a crust on solar facing slopes.

Below this, depending on aspect and elevation, the top 30 cm may contain one or two layers of crust, facet and/or surface hoar formed in late January and early February.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally well settled, with no significant concerns.

Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. 1 cm of snow. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Wednesday
Mostly sunny. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Thursday
Sunny. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Friday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Pay attention to isolated wind affected features in the alpine, as well as cross-loaded features at treeline.
• Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
• Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for slabs before you commit to it.